2020 Map of Orejana Canyon

About this map

Orejana Rim dominates the western edge of this High Desert landscape in Harney County, dropping sharply into the deep cut of Orejana Canyon. This 2020 survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrographic management, where a network of catchment basins and man-made water sources support the arid environment. Notable among these are Central Reservoir Number One and Central Reservoir Number Two in the north, and Buffalo Reservoir positioned near the center of the quadrangle. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Buckhorn Canyon and the prominent Spine Cob Butte. The map provides a contemporary view of land use and water distribution in this sparsely populated part of Oregon, showing how local topography dictates the placement of essential resources like Shingle Reservoir and the South Lake Waterhole.